Scientific Research. With the advantage of the characteristic disciplines, NJFU has long focused on the independent innovation. At present, NJFU possesses a National Engineering Center of Biologic Materials for Mechanical Products Packing, and 49 R&D research institutions, key labs and engineering research centers at provincial levels, among which are the Key Open Laboratory of Forest Genetics and Biotechnology, the Research Center of Forest Tree Seed in South China. There are also 66 university-based research institutions and centers. In recent years, NJFU has undertaken over 800 research projects, including more than 400 projects of the Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). More than 300 achievements have been awarded by the state, ministry and province, including 5 National Invention Awards, 1 National Natural Science Award, 51 National Science and Technology Awards.

    International Cooperation. NJFU attaches great importance to internationalization and takes an active role in developing open education and international exchange cooperation.NJFU has established long-term cooperative relationships in academic research, teacher training and talent exchange with dozens of universities and scientific research institutions from  30 countries. Some special international cooperation programs have been launched, such as the 3+2 program with the University of British Columbia, 3+1+1 program with the University of New Brunswick, 3+1 program with Rheinisch-Westfälische Techniche Hochschule Aachen, 3+1+1 program with the University of the West, 3+2 program with the University of North Texas, etc. Hundreds of students in NJFU go abroad to have international education, and around 600 international students come to NJFU to study and exchange annually.